unconstructed
adjective
un·con·struct·ed
ˌən-kən-ˈstrək-təd 
of clothing
: manufactured without added material for padding, stiffening, or shape retention
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In 2013, Florida Southern College constructed a Usonian on its campus based on plans Wright had made in the ’30s for the college that went unconstructed.
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Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Trends: An airy lightness was a pervasive, welcome springtime theme within many collections featuring lightweight linens, paperweight silks, tissue thin unconstructed sartorial jackets, and textural open-weave knitwear and wovens.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024
Khakis with a trench coat belt that wraps around the waist, an unconstructed cotton jacket.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
The unlined, unconstructed Butcher jacket comes in a range of fabrics, including an easy-going, cardigan-like wool flannel ($995).
—Linda Dyett, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
Fabrics to Look For: Linen Cotton Silk Rayon/Viscose/Tencel, plant based, silk-like fabrics Hemp Wool—No more than 50%, used to add structure to light fabrics Terms to Know Unstructured/unconstructed: This one refers to the layer of canvas sewn into the body and padding in the shoulders.
—Brad Lanphear, menshealth.com, 6 May 2023
Aside from coverage and support, this minimizer bra is comfortable to wear thanks to a thin fabric and unconstructed cups.
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
Made with ultra breathable linen, Bonobos' new line of unconstructed jackets have soft shoulders and a breezy fit to keep you looking and feeling cool this summer.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 6 Jan. 2023
In keeping with their laidback nature, unconstructed jackets are often made from more casual fabrics.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 19 July 2022
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Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Trends: An airy lightness was a pervasive, welcome springtime theme within many collections featuring lightweight linens, paperweight silks, tissue thin unconstructed sartorial jackets, and textural open-weave knitwear and wovens.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024
Khakis with a trench coat belt that wraps around the waist, an unconstructed cotton jacket.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
The unlined, unconstructed Butcher jacket comes in a range of fabrics, including an easy-going, cardigan-like wool flannel ($995).
—Linda Dyett, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
Fabrics to Look For: Linen Cotton Silk Rayon/Viscose/Tencel, plant based, silk-like fabrics Hemp Wool—No more than 50%, used to add structure to light fabrics Terms to Know Unstructured/unconstructed: This one refers to the layer of canvas sewn into the body and padding in the shoulders.
—Brad Lanphear, menshealth.com, 6 May 2023
Aside from coverage and support, this minimizer bra is comfortable to wear thanks to a thin fabric and unconstructed cups.
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
Made with ultra breathable linen, Bonobos' new line of unconstructed jackets have soft shoulders and a breezy fit to keep you looking and feeling cool this summer.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 6 Jan. 2023
In keeping with their laidback nature, unconstructed jackets are often made from more casual fabrics.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 19 July 2022
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“Unconstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconstructed. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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